How to Get Rid Of Your Skinny-Fat Syndrome

Aug 11
13:10

2011

John Baines

John Baines

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A huge problem that many people experience today is that they suffer from a condition called the "Skinny-Fat Syndrome." Skinny-Fat Syndrome is where your body is slim and slender but with belly fat covering those abs. Being skinny-fat isn't healthy as it may lead to health problems similar to being obese. But if you're skinny-fat you probably don't know whether to lose fat or to gain weight first. Well, look no further as I'll reveal to you 6 tips to getting rid of your skinny-fat syndrome.

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For many people trying to gain weight some may encounter being skinny-fat whereby you're body is still thin but with a layer of fat covering those abs. It maybe frustrating whether or not to bulk up or to cut up and I have come up with a solution for that problem,How to Get Rid Of Your Skinny-Fat Syndrome Articles read on.

1) Take note of what you're eating

The first thing you need to take note of is what you're eating. On many occasions you maybe consuming more calories than you expend will mean an increase in fat mass.

2) Decide whether to bulk up or to cut up

One way to determine whether to bulk up or to cut up is to check yourself in the mirror with your shirt off. If you can still see your upper abs when you contract your abs while pulling the skin on top of your abs down then you can continue on a clean bulk. On the other hand if you don't see your upper abs then you can go on a mini cut up cycle to strip that fat around the abs. Once you can see the upper abs then you can resume on a clean bulk.

3) Use High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Choose HIIT over steady state cardio for greater fat loss and minimal muscle loss. HIIT works by alternating sprinting with walking for a few sets. This elevates the metabolism for 24 hours after the workout as a result of EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption). Other benefits include more calories burned throughout the day and a shorter workout.

4) Use compound exercises

Use compound exercises as opposed to isolation exercises since compound exercises release the most amount of muscle building hormones such as Insulin Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), Testosterone and Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Compound exercises include bench press, deadlifts, squats, push ups, pull ups, chin ups and dips. These are the exercises that should form the core of your workout program.

5) Use supplements wisely

For those who are using supplements make sure to always take the correct dosage to avoid any unwanted side effects. One must know that consuming more supplements will not equal to greater gains in health. Your body can only handle so much at any given time. Excess will lead to waste.

6) Go to bed early

It's important to go to bed early to provide your body enough time to recover after an exercise session. Hormones such as Insulin Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), Testosterone, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Melatonin are released between the hours of 11pm and 1am. So therefore it's important to take advantage of the window of opportunity by going to bed early.

With these 6 crucial tips in mind, take action now to once and for all get rid of your skinny-fat syndrome by visiting the website below for your step-by-step guide to losing fat and gaining muscle.